Supply Chain Planner Biopharma

FRS RECRUITMENT

CORK

Supply Chain Planner, Bio pharma , Cork THE COMPANY: Our client is a world leading Biopharma Company whose mission it is to develop and commercialise innovative biopharmaceuticals for rare diseases driven by genetic causes. They are seeking an experienced Supply Chain Planner to join their growing teams on a permanent basis. THE ROLE: This is a critical role with accountability for converting the consensus demand forecast into supply plans which result in satisfactory CMO and Distribution Center inventories while minimizing inventory costs and which incorporate effective contingencies for appropriate risks and initiatives. You will have responsibility for ensuring that the planning and execution of manufacturing, filling and packaging operations, both internally and at external contract organizations, meet the production requirements while meeting timing and inventory targets. You will be required to support/drive process and system improvement projects in line with business needs. This role includes all related supply chain activities including planning parameters upkeep and data maintenance, inventory modelling, data analysis etc. Key interfaces include Demand planning, Master Scheduling in internal plants and CMOs, Commercial Operations, Enterprise Master Data Management, Quality, Finance, Logistics, CMC team members, including Regulatory. Key Responsibilities: Conversion of the demand plan to a production plan to support the Global S&OP process, which is driven by market priority volumes, lead times and inventory targets. The specific scope includes. o Day to day supply planning. o Lead and/or support projects and initiatives as required. o Support successful launch and ongoing revenue generation for all products within the remit of the global Supply Chain team. Act as Single Point of Contact to Master Schedulers. Act as Single Point of Contact to support launches for new product, new markets or both. Timely publication of the production plan to internal manufacturing/packaging operations and external CMOs. Active participation in the Global S&OP process and leadership in discussions on specific products. Conduct scenario planning and develop recommendations for contingency plans for potential changes and risks to the supply network. Lead weekly product meetings to monitor supply plan adherence to ensure to meet market replenishment needs. Ensure that actual inventory is aligned to the target inventory position with effective use of safety stock. Conduct RCCP and constraint based planning, highlighting risks, developing options and proposing solutions to global stakeholders. A few must haves for the role would include: Bachelors in Supply Chain Management or business related area. Minimum 5 years direct experience in a Supply Planning role. Minimum 3 years experience within a Biopharma/Pharma manufacturing organization. APICS certification (CPIM, CRIM, CSCP) preferred. Operational Excellence, Lean Process development, Six Sigma tools and techniques. Experience in ERP systems, Oracle experience preferred. Knowledge and experience of data gathering, data analysis including business process metrics and measures linking to business KPIs. Strong communication and organizational skills, as well as the ability to manage multiple priorities with competing demands. Strong analytical, data processing and problem-solving skills. WHATS IN FOR YOU? What you'll get in return: Excellent salary and benefits package, permanent. An opportunity to work in a cutting edge environment with a company that makes a really meaningful impact on patients' lives. A chance to work in a new high tech manufacturing facility with excellent career development opportunities and a lovely company culture. Click APPLY NOW or get in touch with me for more information on this excellent opportunity and to review the full job spec. You might also have searched for supply chain planner job, planner job, biopharma planner job, biopharma supply chain job, cork planner job, biotech planner job.

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